Chikhali Bus Stop — anchored at the Chikhali Depot PMPML bus station in the northern Pimpri-Chinchwad area of Pune Metropolitan Region — is one of the PCMC zone’s most important and most active bus termini, serving as both a residential locality transit hub and a dedicated PMPML depot that dispatches and receives multiple daily routes connecting Chikhali to Pune Station, Pimpri, Alandi, Talegaon, and the broader industrial and residential corridors of northern Pimpri-Chinchwad. Chikhali itself is a rapidly developing suburban locality along the Bhosari–Alandi corridor — its population expanding quickly as affordable housing and proximity to industrial zones attract working families from across Maharashtra — and the bus stop at its Nageshwar Vidyalaya and Patil Nagar localities is the daily transit lifeline for this growing community.
Location and Address
Chikhali Bus Stop is located in the Chikhali area — along the Bhosari–Chikhali Road in the northern zone of Pimpri-Chinchwad.
Address: Chikhali Bus Stop / Chikhali PMPML Depot, Chikhali, Pimpri-Chinchwad — 411062, Maharashtra
The stop is approximately 8 kilometres from Pimpri, 10 kilometres from Pune Station, 4 kilometres from Bhosari, 6 kilometres from Alandi, and accessible via the Bhosari–Chikhali–Alandi Road corridor connecting the northern PCMC belt to the central Pimpri-Chinchwad transport axis.
How to Reach Chikhali Bus Stop
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| PMPML City Bus | Routes 309, 310, 323, 326, 330, 355, 355B, 381 | Multiple routes — frequent |
| Pimpri Railway Station | 8 km — by bus or auto | 15 — 20 minutes |
| Nashik Phata Metro Station | Nearest Pune Metro Purple Line stop | 10 — 15 min by auto |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day in Chikhali | Readily available |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber active in PCMC area | 20 — 35 minutes from Pune Station |
| Share Auto | Available on Chikhali Road | Local short distance |
Chikhali Bus Stop Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Notes |
| PMPML Route 355 | 5:22 AM | 11:46 PM (355B) | First and last at Chikhali stop |
| PMPML Route 323 — Chikhali Depot to Ma.Na.Pa | 6:00 AM | 8:50 PM | 23 daily trips — 48 stops |
| PMPML Route 323 — Ma.Na.Pa to Chikhali | 7:10 AM | 9:30 PM | 21 daily trips return |
| PMPML Route 326 — Pimpri Gaon to Chikhali | 5:30 AM | 9:25 PM | 38 daily trips — 22 stops |
| PMPML Route 326 — Chikhali to Pimpri Gaon | 6:00 AM | 10:10 PM | 38 daily trips |
| PMPML Route 310 — Chikhali to Pune Station | Regular | Regular | Via Nageshwar Vidyalaya |
| PMPML Route 309 — Alandi to Dehu STMS | 5:30 AM | 8:30 PM | Via Chikhali |
| PMPML Route 330 — Alandi to Talegaon | 5:30 AM | 8:00 PM | Via Chikhali corridor |
| PMPML Route 381 | 5:30 AM | 9:00 PM | Regular service |
Facilities at Chikhali Bus Stop
| Facility | Status | Details |
| PMPML Depot | ✅ Available | Full operational depot at Chikhali |
| Bus Stand and Platforms | ✅ Available | Multiple bus platforms at the depot |
| Passenger Waiting Area | ✅ Available | Covered seating area |
| PMPML Ticket Counter | ✅ Available | Pass and ticket purchase at depot |
| Food Stalls and Vendors | ✅ Available | Tea and snack vendors near the stop |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Banks in Chikhali commercial area |
| Auto-Rickshaw Stand | ✅ Available | Available throughout the day |
| Pharmacy | ✅ Available | Medical shops in Chikhali market |
| Commercial Shops | ✅ Available | Active Chikhali local market nearby |
| Mobile Network | ✅ Excellent | All operators active |
Major PMPML Bus Routes From Chikhali Bus Stop
| Route | Route Details | Key Stops | Trips/Day |
| 323 | Chikhali Depot to Ma.Na.Pa | Chikhali — Nashik Phata — Dapodi — Ma.Na.Pa | 23 |
| 326 | Chikhali Depot to Pimpri Gaon | Chikhali — Jadhavwadi — Finolex — Pimpri Gaon — 22 stops | 38 |
| 310 | Chikhali Nageshwar Vidyalaya to Pune Station | Via Nashik Phata — Dapodi — Pimpri — Pune Station | Regular |
| 309 | Alandi to Dehu Sant Tukaram Sankul | Via Chikhali | Regular |
| 330 | Alandi to Maruti Mandir Talegaon | Via Chikhali | Regular |
| 330C | Dehu STMS to Alandi | Via Chikhali corridor | Regular |
| 355 / 355B | Various | First 5:22 AM — last 355B 11:46 PM | Regular |
| 381 | Various | Chikhali corridor services | Regular |
Nearby Area
Chikhali Market — The active local market of Chikhali is one of the most practical and most frequented commercial centres in the northern PCMC zone — with vegetable vendors, kirana shops, clothing stores, hardware shops, and food establishments serving the dense residential population that has grown around the Chikhali–Bhosari corridor over the past decade.
Bhosari Industrial Area — One of Pune Metropolitan Region’s most important industrial clusters, Bhosari is approximately 4 kilometres from Chikhali, hosting dozens of manufacturing units, auto-ancillary companies, and engineering workshops. The Chikhali bus stop serves as a key feeder for workers commuting from Chikhali’s residential localities to Bhosari’s factories.
Alandi — Vitthal Mandir — The sacred town of Alandi — home to the samadhi of the great Warkari saint poet Dnyaneshwar — is approximately 6 kilometres from Chikhali and directly accessible via Route 309 and 330 from the Chikhali Bus Stop. Pilgrims visiting Alandi regularly board buses at Chikhali for the short ride to this sacred destination.
Nashik Phata Metro Station — The Pune Metro Purple Line’s Nashik Phata Station is accessible from Chikhali by auto-rickshaw — providing Metro connectivity to Pimpri, PCMC, and the entire Purple Line corridor toward Swargate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Which PMPML route connects Chikhali to Pune Station? Route 310 — Chikhali Nageshwar Vidyalaya to Pune Station Depot — connects Chikhali directly to Pune Station via Nashik Phata and Dapodi.
Q2. What is the first bus at Chikhali Bus Stop? Route 355 arrives at Chikhali as early as 5:22 AM. Route 323 from the depot first departs at 6:00 AM.
Q3. What is the last bus at Chikhali? Route 355B runs until 11:46 PM — one of the latest services connecting Chikhali to the broader PMPML network.
Q4. How far is Alandi from Chikhali Bus Stop? Approximately 6 kilometres — accessible via PMPML Routes 309 and 330 directly from the Chikhali Bus Stop.
Q5. Is Chikhali on the Pune Metro network? Chikhali is not directly on the Metro. Nashik Phata Metro Station on the Purple Line is the nearest — accessible by a short auto-rickshaw ride.
Q6. How many daily trips does Route 326 run from Chikhali? Route 326 runs 38 daily trips from Chikhali Depot to Pimpri Gaon and 38 return trips — making it the most frequent route at this stop.
